Tag: Aviation History
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Stipa-Caproni
Today in aviation history: On October 7, 1932, the Stipa-Caproni made its first flight, pioneering…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum
Today in aviation history: On October 6, 1975, the MiG-29 Fulcrum made its first flight.…
Today in Aviation History: Sputnik 1 Launches Into Orbit
Today in aviation history: On October 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 became the world’s first artificial…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Taylorcraft TG-6 N39177
In his latest Warbird Profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought XF6U Pirate
Today in aviation history: The Vought XF6U Pirate first flew on October 2, 1946. Restored…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell XP-59 Airacomet
Today in aviation history: The Bell XP-59 Airacomet, America’s first jet fighter, flew for the…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the AH-64 Apache
Celebrate the first flight of the AH-64 Apache, the U.S. Army’s premier attack helicopter, known…
Exploring America’s Forgotten Airfields: Paul Freeman and the Story Behind Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields
Explore America’s abandoned and little-known airfields with Paul Freeman. His website documents over 2,500 former…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought XF7U-1 Cutlass
On September 29, 1948, the Vought XF7U-1 Cutlass made its first flight. This tailless, swept-wing…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Dassault Mystère IV
Celebrate the first flight of the Dassault Mystère IV, France’s first transonic fighter-bomber, which served…
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